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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ZITHROMAX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | bronchitis and whooping cough | I took the 5 day 250mg Zpak. I usually am very sensative to any antibiotics. It wasnt till day 7 that I got a red burning face. When I did the reading here I realized I had other symptoms earlier. Then I put 2+2 together and realized it has to be the drug. The exploding head everytime I coughed. The joint aches on day 3. However it did clear up the coughing by day 6 so this burning face just makes me look like I got sunburned. I did have a bad stomach ache last night. For as sick as I was. The cure wasnt so bad | F | 57 | 5 days | 3/21/2007 | 1 | sinus infection | abdominal cramping and pain, diarrhea | I was fine for the first three days. The morning of the fourth day (I was taking the medication in the evenings), I had a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain, cramping, and diarrhea --it's a good thing I was home at the time. I only experienced the one bout of diarrhea, but the pain and cramping lasted for two days; the first night the pain was so bad I considered going to the ER. During those two days, any food I ate other than dry toast upset my stomach. It's the fourth day now, and although my stomach is still unsettled it's not nearly as bad as it was; at the same time, I have eaten only bland foods today: oatmeal and banana. I stopped taking the medication when I started having the abdominal/intestinal problems (i.e., I only took it for three of the five days I was supposed to) and I will never take it again. I still have my sinus symptoms; whether that is due to the ineffectiveness of the meds or because I didn't take the full dosage I cannot say, although I did read an a | F | 43 | 3 days | 3/21/2007 | 2 | bronchitis- pneumonia | I was told by pharmacist to eat something when taking this. I have irritable bowel and many things can really tear up my tummy. I ate a piece of toast, then took the one mega dose (2000 mg) of the liquid Zmax. I still suffered a mild nausea in which I ate some crackers and went to sleep. I was okay the next morning and I never vomited. | This medicine really did nothing for my pneumonia nor bronchitis. It was not able to kill the bacteria that I was experiencing. The liquid dose is supposed to last several days, but it really did not work. Maybe if I had taken the medicine over a longer period of time. The liquid is just to drink the whole bottle and then it is supposed to work. Unfortunately, it did not. Omnicef finally got it along with a shot and 3 days of steroid. I know of several people who really vow by this medicine. | F | 65 | 1 days | 3/17/2007 | 3 | Strep Throat, acute bronchitis | First time (strep throat)- no apparent side effects. Second time - nasty rash over neck and chin and cheeks on day 4. Also, muscle pains (feels like burning) along rib cage | It cleared up the strep throat on day 2, but now I am on day 5 for accute bronchitis (supposedly a bacterial one) and it only helped in eliminating fever, my cough is still as bad | F | 33 | 5 days | 3/13/2007 | 3 | viral and sinus infection &pink eye | within a few hours I had major diarhea and thought it was because of the viral infection. I have been on it four days and four times already I have been hit with instantaneous diarhea to the point I did not make it to the bathroom in time. I had nausea and a headache starting from one temple across my forehead to the other and it didn't slack up and I had it all day and couldn't hardly lift my head. Got out of bed only for my frequent trips to the john. | It apparently cleared up my sinus and viral infection within a couple days, but I am to take two pills a day for ten days. I am afraid now to continue after reading all the comments made about the drug. If it weren't for the side affects it would be a great. It was hard to rate because it has solved the problem I originally went to the doctor for, but it gave me a butte of a problem that I am going to have to deal with when I return to work. I have been off work already five days and I really don't want any accidents at work like the ones I have had this week. | F | 54 | 4 days | 3/10/2007 | 5 | respiratory infection | I threw up within one hour of taking it and had some stomach cramps after that. The second day I ate before taking it and only had mild cramps and nausea. I've also had some diarhea, not too bad, but it is green. | The only side effect I wasn't warned about was the green stool, and that's not really a problem, just weird. The drug cleared/minimized my symptoms by the second day (of the 5 day dose). The side effects were worth it due to the severity of my symptoms but I probably wouldn't take for more mild illness (I have taken it for pneumonia). This is a powerful drug: READ THE WARNING LABELS if you're not sick enough for the side effects to be worth it, don't take it (this is true of any drug, you are the ultimate gatekeeper to your own health). | F | 27 | 3 days | 3/8/2007 | 4 | Sinus Infection | Have taken two doses of 5-day dose so far, and have experienced gas and constant diarrhea, along with constant ringing in the ears. I have taken this medication before, but never had severe side effects as I am now. I know they say that generic is no different from brand name, but I never had these problems when I took the brand name. | Don't know how I'm going to go to work with this constant diarrhea! | F | 44 | 5 days | 3/6/2007 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Four days of terrible diarrhea. By the end of the week my doctor said I developed irritable bowel syndrome and since then have not been able to eat any lactose and even still have terrible gastric disturbances. This is now two years down the road with no improvement. | This antibiotic did so much damage to my digestive tract that I can no longer digest foods properly. I’ve been to several specialists and there seems to be very little that can be done; other than a total diet change. I know of three other people (unrelated to me) who have taken zithromax and developed similar problem. The worst part about this is that the doctor misperscibed this for a viral infection. Long story short, this medication should NEVER be prescribed for such a minor ailment like a sinus infection. | M | 22 | 3 days | 3/6/2007 | 5 | Still unsure, Mon/Strep/Diff. Breat | I'm not sure if this is even a side effect, please contact me via e-mail if Gum Soreness IS a side effect, but I read someone else here had SORE GUMS. Ever since I've been taking this bs my gums feel like they were ripped open with a knife. I missed school thanks to this drug. I'd rather have a cold than this :O! | I gave this a 5 only so if you know GUM SORENESS is a Zithromax side affect, please contact me :( I can't talk to my doctor for a good few days. I could have mono for all I know :( | M | 15 | 5 days | 3/3/2007 | 5 | Strep Throat | The only side effect I experienced was a mild upset stomach, but I am 100 pounds and took the medication on an empty stomach as I was walking out of the pharmacist because of the horrid soreness caused by strep. Today is day 2 out of a 5 day treatment, and I don't know whether this is a side effect of Zithromax, Strep Throat, or maybe I developed something else along with the Strep, but I woke up this morning with [it's gross so beware] bloody, green, and gross lumps in my nose and throat, every time I cough up phlegm or blow my nose. [I warned you it was gross] | Azithromycin (zithromax) was the only thing that helped! On day one of my sore throat and nose/throat congestion, I thought it was just a common cold, so I took some Nyquil, Ibuprofen, and Chloraseptic. On day two, I developed a 104 degree fever, I could hardly swallow, and I had the chills (while still working at a daycare) so I added Aspirin, Throat Lozenges, Hydrogen Peroxide (for my ears because I had earaches), and Sudafed to my daily regimen. I woke up on the third day and went to work, and not only were all the symptoms from the previous days present, but they were worse. On the third day, I could hardly even speak without sounding like a deaf person because speaking scratched on my throat which caused great pain and to swallow hurt beyond belief. So on my lunch break on the third day I went to the doctors where they took my temperature (101 degrees) and did a strep test (throat swab = gag!) which obviously resulted in a positive reading. My doctor prescribed Zithromax and of | F | 21 | 5 days | 3/3/2007 | 3 | possible STI | explosive watery diarrhea within 30 minutes of taking 2G dose. Rapid heartbeat for about an hour. No side effects after that. Took on an empty stomach (didn't eat all day) so a little worried that I didn't absorb any of it | Does anyone know if absorption would be affected by this? | M | 25 | 1 days | 3/2/2007 | 4 | earache | bright green stool | M | 3 | 5 days | 3/1/2007 | 1 | sinus infection | Oh gosh, on day one, I got really nauseous and threw up a couple of hours after the first dose. I thought MAYBE it was because I took it on an empty stomach..so today when I took the second dose, I made sure to eat something. A few hours later, I got really bad diarrhea. It came on very suddenly, just like the nausea and vomiting. I usually take medication pretty well, but this one...gosh. I don't recommend it for anyone. If you must take it, be sure to stay around the bathroom. I wonder what will happen tomorrow? | I'm calling the doctor tomorrow to see if I can take something else. | F | 23 | 2 days | 2/27/2007 | 3 | middle ear/sinus infection | Completely drained of energy on day 3 dose; dizziness, heavy limbs, general unwell feeling, tingly, itching "hot" skin especially on arms, between shoulders. Cold hands, numbness in hands I just felt really bad within hours of taking it and continued to feel bad for 10 days. | I took the Zpak and felt awful from the night of the first dose through day 10 of the drug still in my system -- on day 11 I felt considerably better. I'm allergic to penicillin so I was prescibed Zithromax; I would avoid taking it again though -- the side effects seemed worse than the illness! | M | 46 | 5 days | 2/22/2007 | 2 | Sinus Infection | Had diarrhea for a month following treatment. Also had anxiety and felt nervous for no particular reason, and on day 3, I broke out in hives, both my arms became itchy, and it felt as something was crawling under my skin. Overall, I didn't tolerate this one very well. Back to plain old Amoxicillin for me. | Think long and hard before giving this one a shot. Although it cured my sinusitis in a relatively short time, I didn't care the psychological side-effects that occured. I NEVER had anxiety/nerve issues until I took this medication, and I had no idea that an antibiotic would cause this... Overall, not a good experience. | M | 42 | 5 days | 2/22/2007 | 4 | ear/sinus infection | After first dose of two pills, two hours later had a weird chest feeling. Irregular heart beat and lower heart rate for 5 days. Some diareaha, but inconsistant. | After the first doese, called the office and the nurses said to keep an eye on things and drink fluids. Contiue to take it, but stop if it gets worse. Ear ache and swollen glands have gone away, but still have unusual chest feeling, especialy while resting. Am taking Zoloft, but Doc said ok to combine. Although I've read zpack not good with antidepressants. Feeling better, but hope chest feeling is not permanant. Will follow up with doctor if continues for few more days. Zpack has 68 hour half life.(2.5 days to get out of your system) Would only take again if I really really had to, Alergic to penicillin/amoxicillian and get rash... However, zpak only dry skin and tiny redness around neck. | M | 36 | 5 days | 2/21/2007 | 3 | Bronchitis | I was dizzy and feeling in a daze. Like I took nyquil. Also the first 2 days abnormal stools. | My coughing has seemed to improve. | F | 26 | 5 days | 2/19/2007 | 2 | Chronic Sinusitis | No significant GI side effects except a few belly cramps, some slight nausea, and loose stools, all of which were easily tolerated. It's important to eat a LOT of yogourt while taking any antibiotic. I personally use Activia, since it helps restore the "healthy" bacteria in your gut. I DID however experience strange "feelings", insomnia, anxiety, hot/cold flashes, night sweats, and a sense of impending doom while I was taking this drug. These all appeared on day 3 of treatment. I also experienced some tightness in my chest and brief feelings of lightheadedness and "passing out", as well as fatigue and lethargy. I also noticed some mild vertigo, loss of appetite, low libido, and a dry, hacking cough(which may or may not have been related to the sinusitis or drug itself). I usually stick with the Cephalosporin and Penicillin type antibiotics, but the doctor convinced me to give this one a try. I think I'll pass next time. Didn't tolerate this one ve | Not recommended. My advice, if at all possible, is to stick with the older class antibiotics. They have a much safer history, less side-effects, and a much better track record with regards to potential allergic reactions, adverse effects, etc... | M | 32 | 5 days | 2/17/2007 | 5 | sinus infection | None | This comment is for the person who posted just prior to this. Hopefully, you might read this. Sinus infections don't cause "night sweats." If you're having night sweats you need to see a doctor. You might need to be ruled out for more serious infections, like tuberculosis. | M | 28 | 5 days | 2/16/2007 | 5 | sinus infection | Tired, but how can one say if it's the illness of the medication? Sweats!!! | ZITHROMAX knocked out the fever quickly with little or no side effects, best antibiotic I've had. Except for the sweats, never had anything like this happen, a couple of hours after I fall asleep at night I wake up soaked in sweat, like I just got out of the pool, I now have to sleep in bath towels and change them for dry ones half way through the night. | M | 41 | 5 days | 2/13/2007 |